Local Area Guide
Winter Activities
Local ski slope with a tow, only open during the winter when there's been a decent snowfall. Access by car.
Contact High Pennines Outdoor shop for ski hire during the snowy months.
Yad Moss Ski Tow
B6277Local ski slope with a tow, only open during the winter when there's been a decent snowfall. Access by car.
Contact High Pennines Outdoor shop for ski hire during the snowy months.
Sports
England's highest golf course.
The Golf Course itself is always open to visitors; a perfect day out on your break away (weather depending!)
Visit their website for more information: https://www.alstonmoorgolfclub.org.uk
Alston Moor Golf Club
Middleton in Teesdale RdEngland's highest golf course.
The Golf Course itself is always open to visitors; a perfect day out on your break away (weather depending!)
Visit their website for more information: https://www.alstonmoorgolfclub.org.uk
Why not pop over the border and explore some beautiful Northumberland on horseback.
Book a Trek: http://www.sinderhopeponytrekking.co.uk
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SINDERHOPE PONY TREKKING CENTRE
Why not pop over the border and explore some beautiful Northumberland on horseback.
Book a Trek: http://www.sinderhopeponytrekking.co.uk
You don't have to stick to the C2C; there are plenty of hills to tire yourself out on!
Why not hire a bike, tandem, or for those who aren't keen on the hills, an electric bike from North Pennine Cycles. They're right next door to us so you can roll in for a bite to eat afterwards!
For more information on the C2C visit their website: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/national-cycle-network-route-collections/2019/all/coast-to-coast-cycle-routes
C2C Finish Sunderland
You don't have to stick to the C2C; there are plenty of hills to tire yourself out on!
Why not hire a bike, tandem, or for those who aren't keen on the hills, an electric bike from North Pennine Cycles. They're right next door to us so you can roll in for a bite to eat afterwards!
For more information on the C2C visit their website: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/national-cycle-network-route-collections/2019/all/coast-to-coast-cycle-routes
Sightseeing
One of the best museums to visit in the Country (in our opinion).
Why not plan a family day out during your stay?
Plan your visit: http://www.beamish.org.uk
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Beamish, il-Mużew Ħaj ta' Fuq
One of the best museums to visit in the Country (in our opinion).
Why not plan a family day out during your stay?
Plan your visit: http://www.beamish.org.uk
For those that want to get really close to the stars; we are located in an area that's been classified as Dark Skies.
You can either book an evening in the Observatory, or take an evening walk around the village on a clear night.
Plan an evening of stargazing: https://kielderobservatory.org
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Kielder Observatory
For those that want to get really close to the stars; we are located in an area that's been classified as Dark Skies.
You can either book an evening in the Observatory, or take an evening walk around the village on a clear night.
Plan an evening of stargazing: https://kielderobservatory.org
Visit a Roman Fort
Recently discovered in 2007; Epiacum Roman Fort offers a fun and historical day out for anybody.
https://www.epiacumheritage.org
Epicurium
Hownsgill DriveVisit a Roman Fort
Recently discovered in 2007; Epiacum Roman Fort offers a fun and historical day out for anybody.
https://www.epiacumheritage.org
A short 5 mile drive from the village, take a trip on the steam train to Slaggyford and enjoy the stretching views. Why not wander around The Hub Museum after your trip to see some of the history.
https://www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
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South Tynedale Railway
Station RoadA short 5 mile drive from the village, take a trip on the steam train to Slaggyford and enjoy the stretching views. Why not wander around The Hub Museum after your trip to see some of the history.
https://www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
Explore the never ending beauty of the Lake District, we're a 40 minute drive to Ullswater and Pooley Bridge, where you can begin your exploration of the area.
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Lake District National Park
Explore the never ending beauty of the Lake District, we're a 40 minute drive to Ullswater and Pooley Bridge, where you can begin your exploration of the area.
If you like puzzles and illusions you simply must visit.
https://www.puzzlingplace.co.uk
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Il-Post tal-Enigmi
If you like puzzles and illusions you simply must visit.
https://www.puzzlingplace.co.uk
A great family day out, the pencil museum has interactive displays, as well a great art shop.
https://www.derwentart.com/en-gb/c/about/company/derwent-pencil-museum
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Mużew tal-Lapes Derwent
A great family day out, the pencil museum has interactive displays, as well a great art shop.
https://www.derwentart.com/en-gb/c/about/company/derwent-pencil-museum
Best accessed via car, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England.
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Ħalq tal-Ilma ta' High Force
Alston RoadBest accessed via car, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England.
City/town information
Just an hours drive from Nenthead, visit the bustling city for shopping, pubs and restaurants and return to the peace and quiet for the evening.
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Just an hours drive from Nenthead, visit the bustling city for shopping, pubs and restaurants and return to the peace and quiet for the evening.
Close to Hadrian's Wall and several Roman Forts; just a short 25 minute drive from the village.
Explore the market town, voted the happiest place to live in the UK.
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Hexham
Close to Hadrian's Wall and several Roman Forts; just a short 25 minute drive from the village.
Explore the market town, voted the happiest place to live in the UK.
5 Miles down the road from Nenthead, drive, cycle or walk, and treat yourself to tea at a cafe or explore one of the locally run shops.
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Alston
5 Miles down the road from Nenthead, drive, cycle or walk, and treat yourself to tea at a cafe or explore one of the locally run shops.
30 minutes away by car, explore the Penrith Castle, the local museum, stroll around the shops, or just relax with a pint or some food in one of the pubs or cafes.
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Penrith
30 minutes away by car, explore the Penrith Castle, the local museum, stroll around the shops, or just relax with a pint or some food in one of the pubs or cafes.
Just over an hours drive away from the village, visit this pretty town and explore the cathedral or the castle. There are also plenty of shopping facilities as well as restaurants and pubs.
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Durham
Just over an hours drive away from the village, visit this pretty town and explore the cathedral or the castle. There are also plenty of shopping facilities as well as restaurants and pubs.
Close to Castlerigg Stone Circle, and full of interesting places to go, such as the pencil museum or the puzzling place.
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Keswick
Close to Castlerigg Stone Circle, and full of interesting places to go, such as the pencil museum or the puzzling place.
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Walk/Drive
Nenthead is a pretty remote village, and can be accessed via walking, cycling or car.
We're on Isaac's Tea Trail walk as well as the Coast to Coast cycle route, however the easiest way to get to the village is by car.
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Pack for all the Seasons
We experience a whirlwind of weather throughout the year, no matter the season. Make sure you pack something warm and something waterproof.